Established

In 1941, the Quincy Park District was formed with five commissioners elected to govern the District.

Mission

The Quincy Park District will enhance the quality of life for all its residents through the provision of a well planned, developed, maintained and accessible system of public parks, facilities and programs.

Governed

By a seven member volunteer board of commissioners, each of whom serve four-year terms.

Real Estate

The equalized assessed value of real estate for tax year 2016 is at $629,021,019.

Tax Rate

The actual tax rate for 2016 was $.55138. (Collected in 2017)

Fiscal Year Budget

The appropriation expense for FY2018 is $11,961,625.The fiscal year begins January 1 and concludes on December 31.

Park Resources

The District consists of approximately 1012 acres of park land. Facilities include an administrative building with programming space and an indoor playground, 1 outdoor swimming pool with waterslide, batting cage/miniature golf and paddleboat operation with concession stand, 241-slip marina and public boat launching ramps, irrigated 27-hole public golf course with clubhouse, pro shop and concessions, a riverfront interpretive center, lighted baseball/softball fields, lighted tennis courts, soccer/football fields, basketball courts, 23 picnic shelters, fishing lake, 15 playground sites, archery range, trailer dumping station, and walking/jogging paths. Currently, the District is developing a 12-acre park to include a universal access playground and shelter. In 2016, the District will continue development of the 5th to 12th Street section of the Bill Klingner Trail.

Programs and Services

The District provides a full range of activities and services year round. Recreation programs for youth and adults include baseball/softball, soccer, sand volleyball, golf, aerobic classes, swimming lessons, tennis lessons, special events, senior programs, movies at the park, concerts, mommy/daddy date nights, after school programs and nature programs,. Quincy Park District prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital or family status.

Staff

The District has an appointed executive director responsible for administration of the District and full time staff of (26). The District also employs more than (200) part-time, seasonal and temporary workers each year.

Affiliations

The District is affiliated with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce.